Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST
TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 20 AND 21, BLOCK D OF
APACHE SHORES SECTION 5 – A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST
TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION (0.07 ACRES)
OF THE CEDAR STREET RIGHT OF WAY IN THE HUGHES PARK LAKE SUBDIVISION #1 PRECINCT
3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #9)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE
6TH ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY RALLY AND PARADE. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS
WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, C FAULKNER ENGINEERING, RFQ NO. Q060202JW,
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF REIMERS-PEACOCK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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5. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE
OF GREATER AUSTIN AREA TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (GAATN) CABLING REQUIREMENTS
FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4)
OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE
AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR 5555 AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING TO ARCHITECTURE
PLUS. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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7. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS
WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, LAND DESIGN PARTNERS, RFQ NO. Q060187-LP,
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF SOUTHWEST METRO PARK.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 20 AND
21, BLOCK D OF APACHE SHORES SECTION 5 – A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY IN
PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION
(0.07 ACRES) OF THE CEDAR STREET RIGHT OF WAY IN THE HUGHES PARK LAKE SUBDIVISION
#1 PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CYPRESS
CANYON SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4 (LONG FORM PLAT – 31 LOTS – 13.535 ACRES – ZEPPELIN
DRIVE – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 1D – CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENTS FOR SHADOWGLEN PHASE 2 SECTION 15B, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT ONE: SHADOWGLEN PHASE
2 SECTION 15A FINAL PLAT (56 LOTS – 12.227 ACRES – SHADOWGLEN TRACE – FISCAL
POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY
MUD NO. 2 AND WILBARGER CREEK MUD NO. 1 – CITY OF MANOR ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE PHASE 5B,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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14. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ROADWAY PROJECTS APPROVED BY VOTERS IN
THE 2005 BOND ELECTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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15. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE STATE HIGHWAY "PASS-THRU TOLL" PROGRAM;
AND
B. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING ON PASS THROUGH
(TOLL AVOIDANCE) FUNDING. (THIS ITEM WILL BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION,
PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN APPLICATION BY WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR A BASIC DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
FOR LOTS 1-3, BLOCK A, WASTE MANAGEMENT SUBDIVISION IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY.
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17. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON THE COUNTY’S POLICY POSITION RELATING TO TXDOT’S DESIGN OF U.S.
290 EAST AT SPRINGDALE ROAD.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT'S REQUEST AND BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ADD A CIVIL
ATTORNEY AND SUPPORT STAFF TO ASSIST IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2005 BOND
PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING PLANNING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
This item has been reposted.
A. STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY GOALS;
B. PROJECT SCORING MATRIX FOR POTENTIAL PROJECTS; AND
C. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
20. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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A. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION
FOR NATIONAL SERVICE FOR A RETIRED SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM GRANT IN HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDS THE EXISTING PROGRAM
BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL $832.00;
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FOR THE STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM IN INFORMATION
AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT. GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR
FY ‘06; AND
C. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FOR THE ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION. APPLICATION IS
TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ‘07.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
22. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS
IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $420,863.24
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 19 TO MAY 25, 2006.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
FOR APPROVAL OF THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN TO REMODEL THE 5555 AIRPORT BOULEVARD
BUILDING.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSAL TO ACCOMPLISH ANY NECESSARY REDUCTION IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY AUTOPSY
CASELOAD.
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OTHER ITEMS
26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH THE JUNE 15TH PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING
THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN EMANCIPATION DAY - JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
ON JUNE 16, 2006. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE CONTINUED PURCHASE AND USE OF TASERS BY TRAVIS COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT TO
REFLECT THE RECEIPT OF GREATER-THAN-EXPECTED TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS AND
PAYMENT TO SETON AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ORDER APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE ORCHARD
HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE CORPORATION TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE THE COST OF
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR NYOS CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. AND A PUBLIC HEARING
AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN COLONY RIVERCREEK HOME
OWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT 14501
HARTSMITH DRIVE FOR USE BY TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEPUTIES.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO WAIVE CERTAIN PERMITTING FEES FOR GIRL SCOUT CAMP FACILITY AT
PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON STRATEGY TO FILL EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND EXECUTIVE
MANAGER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES POSITIONS AND RELATED ISSUES.
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34. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND
PURCHASE OF A 60 TON COMPRESSOR FROM TRANE PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(7)
(D) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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Note 1 Gov’t Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov’t Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 Gov’t Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 Gov’t Code Ann 551.076, Security
The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PERFORMANCE PAY AS A FOLLOW-UP TO RECENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ISSUES FOR THE FOUR EXECUTIVE MANAGERS AND THE TWO COORDINATORS. 3
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J INC., V. CELIA PEREZ, VERONICA PEREZ GOVEA AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE, ET AL. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JENNIFER MCPHAIL, ET AL. VS. DANA DEBEAUVOIR. 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RECRUITMENT OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND RELATED MATTERS. 3
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INITIATIVE TO EDUCATE TRAVIS COUNTY VOTERS AND CONDUCT NON-BINDING ELECTION ON THE TOLLING OF NEW LANES ADDED TO EXISTING STATE ROADS IN TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
40. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING JAMES COLBY WEST. 1 AND 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2006, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE SKOG ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE FOR CULVERT REPAIRS STARTING JUNE 21, 2006 AND CONTINUING THROUGH JULY 7, 2006 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2006, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OLYMPUS DRIVE IN PRECINCT THREE FOR THE PARADE OF HOMES STARTING ON JUNE 22, 2006 AND CONTINUING THROUGH JULY 9, 2006. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS ADDENDUM:
A1. APPROVE AN OFFICIAL LETTER TO FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION STATING THAT TRAVIS COUNTY THROUGH EMS IS DOING BUSINESS
AS STAR FLIGHT TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION SECTION 119.9.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO TAKE ACTION ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF ELIMINATING THE LOTTERY SYSTEM FOR ALLOCATING THE STATE’S PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND PROGRAM AND REPLACING IT WITH AN ALTERNATIVE ALLOCATION SYSTEM THAT IS BEING CONSIDERED BY THE TEXAS HOUSE COMMITTEE ON URBAN AFFAIRS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVIEW WHETHER TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING SUBDIVISION FEE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF APRIL 18, MAY 9, AND MAY 16, 2006.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETING OF MAY 16, 2006.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO WAIVE THE PROCESSING FEE CHARGEABLE TO ORCHARD HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE CORPORATION TO OBTAIN THE PERMISSION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT TO FINANCE A FACILITY LOCATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION DISCUSSIONS
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2006, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSS PRIORITIES, NEEDS, AND NEXT
STEPS RELATED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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2. DISCUSS COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY
AND COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (CTECC) EXPANSION PLANNING.
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3. DISCUSS SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS
MEDICAL SERVICES AND PHARMACEUTICAL BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES.
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4. DISCUSS NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM ACQUISITION.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER AUDITORIUM
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2006, AT 6:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
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